Brooklyn @ Minnesota Picks & Predictions

Keon Johnson has tallied 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.6 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The Nets rank as the 2nd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 15 games as the visting team. The matchup against Minnesota is a tough one for threes; when the Timberwolves are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the least shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (1.3). The Nets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from facing the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Keon Johnson will likely experience a decrease in productivity across the board as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.

Keon Johnson has tallied 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.6 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The Nets check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games. The matchup against Minnesota is a tough one for threes; when the Timberwolves are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the least shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (1.3). The Nets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this game from facing the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Keon Johnson will likely experience a decrease in productivity across the board as a result of playing away from home in this matchup.

Julius Randle has converted 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's made overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle measures in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 31.7 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely get a boost in possessions today from competing against the 5th-fastest tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nets). The Timberwolves check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Julius Randle should get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.